Turnip - Purple Top Milan
Brassica rapa
About
A flat white turnip with purple shoulders; it's easy to grow, quick to mature and excellent fresh or for storage. A classic Italian heritage variety from Milan with a creamy white, firm, crunchy and mildly sweet flesh. Eaten pickled, cooked or raw - it is a very versatile vegetable! The leaves are tasty and nutritious and can be cooked just like other greens.
Sowing calendar
- Sow indoors: February
- Sow outdoors: March, April, May, June, July, August, September
- Harvest: May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Botany
| Latin name | Brassica rapa |
|---|---|
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Brassica |
| Cold tolerance | high |
| Heat preference | low |
| Sunlight | partial shade |
| Watering | moderate |
| Max altitude | 1500 |
| Spacing | 40-60 cm between plants |
| Soil type | rich |
| Days to maturity | 59 |
Producer
Vital Seeds
Organic and biodynamic open-pollinated seeds, Devon UK
Country: UK
Website: https://vitalseeds.co.uk
